Buddhist Destinations in India

Gautam Buddha, the spiritual leader of Buddhism was born in Lumbini in Nepal. He was born into a royal Family of Nepal. His father thought that he would be one of the greatest warriors, but soon at age of 29, he abandoned all the worldly pleasures and left for his self-attainment of ultimate spiritual enlightenment. He went to Bodhgaya, where he attained the ultimate enlightenment by undergoing a vigorous meditation under the Holy Bodhi Tree. Gradually, he started his journey to various places in and around India, Nepal, Bhutan, preaching his ardent followers and devotees of his experience. Thereafter, Buddhism started to spread. Even, after Buddha’s demise, his followers like Emperor Ashoka had built several Stupas and Monuments which throws a light in Lord Buddha’s life and his holy pilgrimages.

Buddhism Religion or Philosophy

Buddhism as a religion or to be called a philosophy has been adopted by various people all around the world. Several Buddhist Art and learning centre were established by Lord Buddha's ardent followers, where scholars form all around the globe take lessons of the Buddhist culture, art and philosophy. As such the most known places of Buddhist Pilgrimage are located in India. These places are Rajgir, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Sravasti, Vaishali and Kushinagar. These abovementioned places have become the world Heritage sites and since then, these places have become major attractions for the tourists. Go Heritage India Journeys has articulately selected these destinations in India Buddhist Tour. The famous Sanchi Stupa, Bomdilla and Tawang Monastery, Nagarjuna Konda, exotic Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Ladakh and Dharamsala has all been included as the most important Buddhist sites as a part of your Holy Pilgrimage. Exploring the life of holy Buddhist monks in their monastery will indeed be an experience for for all of you. So, come with us to travel Buddhist destinations to explore the spiritual Buddhist culture in India, Nepal and Bhutan.

List of Buddhist Destination in India